Mini golf is a classic vacation activity, and in the Smoky Mountains, a round of putt-putt can be much more than simply making your way through 18 holes. Across Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville, you’ll find courses featuring towering dinosaurs, giant toys, candy-themed obstacles, pirate ships, mountain landscapes, blacklight attractions and more.
Whether you’re planning a family vacation, looking for a fun date-night activity or simply want to settle a friendly competition, there’s a mini golf course for just about every type of visitor.
With so many choices, the hardest part may be deciding where to play first!
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Mini Golf in Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge is home to a wide variety of mini golf experiences. Many of the courses are located along or just off the Parkway, making it easy to combine a round of mini golf with shopping, dining and other attractions.
Crave Golf Club
Crave Golf Club is a candy lover’s dream. The attraction features both indoor and rooftop mini golf, with candy-themed obstacles and plenty of colorful scenery.
The fun doesn’t stop at mini golf. Visitors can also enjoy mini bowling, escape rooms and a candy shop, making Crave an option for groups who want to spend several hours at one location.
Best for: Candy lovers, families and groups looking for multiple activities in one place.
Toy Box Mini Golf
Toy Box Mini Golf brings childhood playtime to life with an 18-hole course surrounded by oversized toys and colorful photo opportunities.
After your round, you can continue the fun with a laser maze, toy store and candy shop.
Best for: Families with young children and anyone who loves nostalgic toys.
Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay
Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay Mini Golf takes mini golf on an adventure through 36 holes divided between two themed courses.
The indoor Mermaid Course takes players beneath the sea, while the rooftop Sky Pirates Course brings the adventure above the Parkway. The attraction also features themed characters, photo opportunities, food and merchandise.
Best for: Families looking for an immersive attraction rather than a traditional round of putt-putt.
Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf
Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf turns a round of mini golf into an expedition for hidden treasure.
Players ride a mining train to the top of the course before making their way through caves, waterfalls, a pirate ship, a temple and a volcano. Two 18-hole courses give visitors the option to play one or make a full afternoon of it.
Best for: Adventure seekers and visitors who want a traditional outdoor course with a storyline.
MagiQuest Pirate Golf
At MagiQuest, mini golf gets a blacklight makeover.
The 18-hole Pirate Golf course takes players through a Caribbean pirate village and across a pirate ship. Because it’s indoors and illuminated with blacklights, it’s also an option when you want to escape the heat or rain.
Best for: Rainy days, nighttime fun and fans of pirate adventures.
Blake Jones Fun Center
Blake Jones Fun Center offers mini golf as part of a larger family entertainment center. Visitors can combine their round with other attractions, making it a good choice when everyone in the group wants something different.
Lazerport Fun Center
Take your mini golf game to another galaxy at Lazerport Fun Center! The indoor alien-themed mini golf course features colorful, otherworldly scenery and obstacles that make for a fun experience for players of all ages. Since it’s indoors, it’s also a great option when you need a break from the Smoky Mountain weather.
Best for: Families, kids and anyone looking for an out-of-this-world indoor mini golf experience.
Mini Golf in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg’s mini golf courses offer something you won’t find everywhere: mountain terrain. Several courses incorporate the natural slopes of the area into the experience, while others offer indoor blacklight golf right along the Parkway.
Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini-Golf
Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini-Golf brings a frontier theme to the Gatlinburg Parkway.
The outdoor attraction features two 18-hole courses with themed scenery and interactive elements inspired by Davy Crockett and the Tennessee frontier.
Best for: Families who want a traditional outdoor course with a Smoky Mountain theme.
Mini Golf in Sevierville
Sevierville has several options for visitors who want to add mini golf to a day of shopping, dining and family entertainment.
Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini-Golf
Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini Golf is one of the area’s largest mini golf experiences, with three 18-hole courses for a total of 54 holes.
The farm-themed courses feature animated barnyard characters, water features and interactive elements. The attraction is located near Tanger Outlets Sevierville, making it easy to combine with a shopping trip.
Best for: Families with young children and visitors who want multiple courses in one location.
NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains
NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains offers two 18-hole mini golf courses as part of a much larger family entertainment park.
If your group isn’t interested in playing golf for the entire afternoon, there are plenty of other activities to choose from, including go-karts, amusement rides, bumper boats, an arcade and more.
Best for: Groups with a mix of interests and families who want to combine mini golf with go-karts and other attractions.
Indoor Mini Golf in the Smoky Mountains
Sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate with vacation plans—and that’s where indoor mini golf comes in handy.
If you’re visiting during a rainy afternoon or simply want a break from the summer heat, consider an indoor or blacklight course such as:
- Crave Golf Club in Pigeon Forge
- Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay in Pigeon Forge
- MagiQuest Pirate Golf in Pigeon Forge
- Blake Jones Fun Center in Pigeon Forge
- LazerPort Fun Center in Pigeon Forge
Indoor mini golf gives families a way to keep the competition going even when outdoor activities aren’t ideal.
Which Smoky Mountain Mini Golf Course Is Right for You?
With so many options, choosing a course can depend on what kind of experience you’re looking for.
| If you’re looking for… | Consider… |
| Candy-themed fun | Crave Golf Club |
| Giant toys | Toy Box Mini Golf |
| Pirates & mermaids | Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay, MagiQuest |
| A treasure hunt | Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf |
| Blacklight golf | MagiQuest, Blake Jones Fun Center |
| Farm-themed fun | Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm |
| A course + go-karts | NASCAR SpeedPark, LazerPort Fun Center |
| Indoor mini golf | Crave Golf Club, Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay |
| Multiple courses in one location | Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm |
Make Mini Golf Part of Your Smoky Mountain Vacation
One of the best things about mini golf in the Smoky Mountains is that you don’t have to be an experienced golfer to have a good time. The courses are designed around family fun, friendly competition and memorable experiences—and with so many different themes, you can choose a course that fits your group’s interests.
Whether you want to putt beneath blacklights, search for hidden treasure, encounter dinosaurs, explore a pirate ship or play your way through a mountain landscape, you’ll find plenty of options in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville.
So grab your putter, pick your course and get ready to see who in your group can claim bragging rights with the lowest score!
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